The Conscripts, Walter Winward — 1st Edition

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The Conscripts, Walter Winward — 1st Edition

Name: The Conscripts, Walter Winward — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6914
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Publication: London, Cassell & Company Ltd, 1968

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 275.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original black cloth boards remain sharp and securely bound, with uncrushed corners and a firm text block that exhibits no signs of significant binding wear or mechanical stress at the hinges. The silver spine block-stamping retains its sharp impression and bright, unoxidised appearance. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from paper oxidation, with no typographical flaws or edge-chipping. The original pictorial dust jacket presents very well, remaining vibrant and largely complete, showing only minor shelf-wear and light mechanical rubbing along the extremities, particularly at the head and tail of the spine. Overall, a structurally sound, highly presentable copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth with silver spine titles, this copy represents Walter Winward's sophomore novel, following his 1967 debut, The Success. The printed dedication reads "For Charlotte Eleanor". The rear panel of the dust jacket features a promotional blurb for Ronald Hardy's The Savages, contextualising Cassell's mid-century publishing slate.

Walter Winward's early fiction is relatively uncommon in the current market, particularly in its original hardcover format with the dust jacket intact. Hardcover first editions have become increasingly scarce, with most surviving copies residing in institutional collections or appearing heavily worn.

Set against the gritty backdrop of mid-century military life, The Conscripts is a realistic and unflinching novel that draws heavily on Walter Winward's own experiences as a Royal Marine Commando. It offers a tough, true-to-life exploration of national service, capturing the raw violence, strict discipline, and intense camaraderie of young men forced into uniform. Written with the sharp authenticity that became Winward's hallmark, the story provides a compelling look at the harsh realities and psychological toll of military conscription.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Walter Winward

Book Publisher: Cassell & Company Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Modern Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 275

Book Publication Year: 1968

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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